• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Professional Skills

Professional Skills Courses

Professional skills courses can help you learn effective communication, time management, negotiation techniques, and leadership strategies. You can build skills in conflict resolution, networking, and project management, which are crucial in various work environments. Many courses introduce tools like presentation software, project management platforms, and collaboration apps that enhance your ability to work efficiently and lead teams.


Popular Professional Skills Courses and Certifications


  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Demand Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Supply Chain Planning, Statistical Analysis, Forecasting, Marketing Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Trend Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    296 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Process Safety and Risk Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Process Engineering, Safety Assurance, Safety Training, Risk Management, Process Control, Failure Analysis, Accident Prevention, Risk Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    207 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Michigan

    Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Ggplot2, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Data Ethics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Data Visualization Software, Case Studies, Political Sciences

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    91 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Geneva

    Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques

    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Liberal Arts, Case Studies, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Research, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Personal Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    628 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Secure Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Cloud Services, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, OSI Models, Microsoft Azure, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Virtualization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    320 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Scrimba

    Learn to code with AI

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Mobile Development, ChatGPT, GitHub, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Application Deployment, Web Development, Responsive Web Design, Video Game Development, Application Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Computer Programming, Database Application, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    136 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    Duke University

    Building Cloud Computing Solutions at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Technical Communication, Cloud Infrastructure, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, CI/CD, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Agile Software Development, DevOps, Technical Documentation, Software Engineering, Distributed Computing, Continuous Delivery, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Storage, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Machine Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    487 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Davis

    Management of Multinational and Cross-Cultural Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Team Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Cultural Diversity, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Sensitivity, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Culture, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Strategies, Diversity Awareness

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    116 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Relational Database Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Modeling, Data Integrity, Diagram Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    335 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Automation Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Development Environment, Postman API Platform, Restful API, Authentications, YAML, Software Development Methodologies, Software-Defined Networking, CI/CD, DevOps, IT Automation, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, JSON, Data Modeling, Version Control, Network Protocols

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    158 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Strategic Sales Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Customer Engagement, Sales Process, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, Case Studies, Sales, Business Planning, Conflict Management, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Market Intelligence, Product Planning, B2B Sales, Competitive Intelligence, Business Marketing, Customer Relationship Building, Business Strategy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    525 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of London

    Object Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Structures, Program Development, Algorithms, Interactive Design, Model Evaluation, Software Engineering, Test Data, Data Validation, Command-Line Interface

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    248 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Searches related to professional skills

professional skills for the workplace
professional skills for the workplace specialization
professional skills for international business
professional skills for insurance sales success
professional skills and practices
critical thinking skills for the professional
people and soft skills for professional and personal success
professional success skills
1…264265266…772

In summary, here are 10 of our most popular professional skills courses

  • Demand Analytics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Introduction to Process Safety and Risk Analysis: University of California, Davis
  • Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
  • Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques: University of Geneva
  • Introduction to Secure Networking: Microsoft
  • Learn to code with AI: Scrimba
  • Building Cloud Computing Solutions at Scale: Duke University
  • Management of Multinational and Cross-Cultural Teams: University of California, Davis
  • Relational Database Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Network Automation Engineering Fundamentals: Cisco Learning and Certifications

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • English Speaking
  • Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Project Management
  • Python

Certificates & Programs

  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Machine Learning Certificate
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
  • UI / UX Design Certificate

Industries & Careers

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Education & Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Marketing

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
  • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Preparing for the PMP Certification
  • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
  • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok